Santa battling Trump's Tariffs & Melting Arctic Geopolitics: 2025 Global Trade Christmas Special

Send us Fan MailIn this special Christmas episode, host Justin Hayden Miller examines 2025's record-breaking global trade—surpassing $35 trillion—through the lens of Father Christmas and the challenges posed by Trump's tariffs, Arctic geopolitics, and climate change.Key TopicsTrump's tariffs and their impact on holiday imports, toys, and global supply chainsMelting Arctic ice opening new shipping routes (Northern Sea Route, Northwest Passage) amid rising US-Russia-China tensions and Trump's Greenland discussionsGeopolitical volatility from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East affecting energy and grain marketsResilience in global trade despite barriers, with insights on Brexit customs rules and air cargo logisticsOutlookA reflective year-end analysis on trade resilience, potential 2026 risks, and the evolving energy revolution.Track Santa's journey: NORADSanta.orgSubscribe to Global Trade Deciphered for expert insights on international trade policy, geopolitics, and economic trends. Happy holidays!If you like the podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating. Also tell friends and colleagues about it so the podcast can grow.*Follow Justin on X: @JustinHaydenM  or contact us by email at [email protected]  Sign up to our newsletter. (We won't spam you and will remove your email on your request.) https://substack.com/@globaltradedeciphered*Disclaimer: This podcast is simply for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not in way constitute legal, business, financial or other advice whatsoever. Should you require advice then please seek such from an appropriately qualified professional, explaining your specific circumstances.